Tawnya Panizzi stories, Page 52

Summer weather is just starting to heat up, but leaders of the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church Harvest Fair are already thinking about crisp autumn days. Collections kicked off this week for the annual fundraiser, scheduled for Sept. 9-10, and organizers are hoping to grow the much-loved sale-a-palooza to pre-pandemic levels....

Anyone who likes to take their time to savor a good book from the Community Library of Allegheny Valley in Harrison can now return it after the due date without repercussion. The site on May 1 announced it is fine-free. “We are committed to serving our community in the best...

Fresh eggs, just-picked produce and homemade raisin bread will help fill the parking lot at First United Presbyterian Church of Tarentum when its farm market returns for the season June 8. At least three new vendors will join the fray, along with the annual offerings that include fried potato pancakes...

Efforts continue to preserve the majestic elm trees along Carlisle Street in Harrison, and with good reason. It is the largest stand of elms in a suburban setting in Pennsylvania, according to Gene Becker, president of the Allegheny Shade Tree Association. The 10-member group of neighbors formed in 2004 with...

With a victory for the Democratic nomination in the state House 33rd District race, Fox Chapel resident Mandy Steele is poised to take on Republican nominee Ted Tomson of Fawn in what both are calling a race significant for regional revitalization. “People in this district see how sticking to the...

A traffic light project at 10th Avenue and Corbet Street in Tarentum is expected to improve safety at the busy intersection. Council green-lighted the work, at a cost of $215,800, to replace the traffic signals and add a third crosswalk at the busy intersection. “You won’t have to cross Corbet...

Tarentum kicked off the return of its Night Markets on Thursday, with hundreds of people drawn to town to browse vendors, sample food and listen to live music. The events are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. the third Thursdays of each month. The next one is June 16. Coinciding...

Highlands School District residents will likely pay slightly higher property taxes, about a 1% increase, next school year. The school board on Monday approved a $50 million preliminary general fund budget, which calls for a 0.25-millage increase, from 24.88 to 25.13 mills. The owner of a home assessed at $100,000...

Mandy Steele of Fox Chapel has won the Democratic nomination for the 33rd District state House seat. She defeated Tristan McClelland of O’Hara to represent the district, which stretches from Sharpsburg to Fawn. Unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Department showed Steele won with 5,313 votes to McClelland’s 2,954...

Bubbles, hula hoops and music filled the grounds at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall for the third annual Panther Prowl fundraiser. Hosted by Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, a private school along Brilliant Avenue, the event has become a favorite tradition of students. Held May 13, it brought in...

A Harrison-based family advocacy group is relaunching several of its services to reach more people in need. Allegheny Family Network, which also has offices in Oakland, has expanded and renamed some programs in an effort to broaden efforts, said Misty Chybrzynski Woody, chief development officer. Some of the newly titled...

A smoothie and juice bar in Tarentum is living up to its name, creating a stir in the borough’s business corridor. The Buzz, at 312 East Sixth Ave., touts itself as a healthy hangout offering energy tea, protein coffee and good vibes. There are specialties offered, such as the Cinnamon...

A hive of bees has to travel a combined 55,000 miles and visit 2 million flowers to produce 1 pound of honey. According to beekeeper Bill Kopar of Fawn, the insects enjoy the work — a weighty prospect that requires them to pack wet pollen into the hair of their...

Tarentum Council is carrying its fight against blight into 2022 by eyeing nine structures to be demolished by year’s end. Council on Tuesday authorized the homes — four on the east side of town and five on the west — to be designated for condemnation. They are: • 520 E....

Using Bee Bots, Puzzlets and Snap Circuits, Highlands students of all ages will be showing off their science savvy during a free event Tuesday. The Technology Showcase highlights innovative lessons that students experience each day in the classroom through technology, engineering and computer science, said organizer Andrew Lynch, a teacher...

Thursdays are heating up again in Tarentum. The borough’s Night Markets will return May 19, kicking off a season of shopping and socializing along the business corridors of Sixth Avenue and Corbet Street. “We’re excited about Night Markets returning,” organizer David Rankin said. “The events seem to be very well...

A Penn Hills woman is working to honor her late mother and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, an illness she said is widely misunderstood. “It’s not an old person’s thing,” Amy Davidson said. “My mother passed away at 69, but she battled it for more than 10 years.” Davidson will...

Organizers of a recent fundraiser in Aspinwall are planning to Run for the Hill of It every year. “It was a great success,” said Rob Tenenini of the April 24 dash up Center Avenue — of the of the region’s steepest roads. The event drew more than 75 people, with...

The heart of Tarentum’s Corbet Street business district will undergo a transformation to create parking spaces in a park-like setting in the middle of town. Borough officials voted to buy a two-story brick building at 215 Corbet, most recently home to J&G Corner Store. The property will be demolished to...

A long-term ramp closure along northbound Route 28 will impact drivers heading to Aspinwall and beyond. Motorists who use the ramp at Delafield Road (Exit 7) will need to find an alternate route to access Aspinwall, Fox Chapel and The Waterworks. The ramp will shut down at 7 a.m. Wednesday...

Kayak rentals returned to Allegheny RiverTrail Park this month after a year without the service. 3 Rivers Outdoor Company (3ROC) launched an outpost on May 1 at the 16-acre site tucked off Freeport Road in Aspinwall. “Bringing people to the water and showcasing the rivers of Pittsburgh, the beauty right...

Both Democrats seeking nomination to the state House seat in District 33 say they would fight to protect abortion rights in Pennsylvania. Tristan McClelland, 21, a Harrison native who lives in O’Hara, is preparing to graduate this year from the University of Pittsburgh with a double major in economics and...

If the Natrona neighborhood of Harrison is looking fresh and clean, there are volunteers to thank for the makeover. A group of diligent workers collected a massive amount of garbage April 23 during a townshipwide Earth Day cleanup event. More than 120 tires were collected from streets and empty lots....

Well-known Fox Chapel area director and musical talent Jenna Bowman is setting off for an adventure across the pond. With a dash of déjà vu, she’ll be living in an old steel town next to a river. “This time it’s in England,” said Bowman, an O’Hara native and familiar face...